The
Plattsmouth - Journal
Published Seml-Weeklj at Plattsmouth, Nelnski
R. A. BATES, Publisher.
Entered at the FMtoflice at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, as second-class
matter.
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Addison E. Wait, deputy secretary
of state, announces his desire to be
nominated for the secretaryship by
the Republican party. Mr. Walt is
an old soldier and has been connect
ed with the public service for many
years.
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It is Intimated that in a short time
Tobey will be withdrawn from the
race for congress and another candi
date in the person of Judge Fields,
will be the candidate presented by
the Republicans of Lancaster county.
That looks sensible.
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Mayor Love of Lincoln sent a let
ter to the traveling men's association
in session at Grand Island last week,
offering a reward to anyone of its
members that could point out a place
in Lincoln where liquor was sold
This was an insult to the commercial
men, and so received by them. In
consequence of Love's epistle the
next meeting of the association will
be held In Norfolk instead of Lin
coin.
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will bring Borrow to the hearts of
thousands of devoted friends and
admirers who have been attached to
hlra by hooks of steel forged in the
fires of many a political conflict in
which "Billy" Thompson bore a lead
ing part. No effort was too great, no
sacrifice too large, for him to un
dertake if by so doing he could ad
ance the Interests of the great party
to which he has devoted his life.
But William H. Thompson's with
drawal from the senatorial race does
not mean that he will retire from
politics, nor that he will not continue
to be a leader in the Democratic
party. As long as "Billy" Thompson
has life he will be ready to respond
to every call his party makes upon
him.
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With county option out of the plat
form, and the simple endorsement
of the 8 o'clock closing law, as
adopted by the Democratic legislature
by the state convention, that party
will undoubtedly carry the state next
fall.
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The Journal is in receipt of a copy
of the O'Neill Independent containing
, a marked article booming George W,
Berge for attorney general on th
Democratic ticket. We know of no
one in Nebraska that is better fitted
for tho place than Mr. Berge, and It
will be a pleasure to the Journal to
support him. We have always been
a friend to Mr. Berge, and believe
he Is Jiint the man for attorney gen
eral.
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Mr. By ran arrived In Lincoln on
Thursday evening of last week, look
ing hale and hearty. He reiterated
his former declarations that he was
not a cnndidiite for United States
senator, but further than this de
clined for tlu- time to discuss the
future plans he may have in mind,
lie expressed tho belief that the
Democratic party occupied an advan
tageous and strategic position, and
pointed to the recent congressional
elections In Massachusetts and New
York as proof that the people have
rebelled againHt tho Iniquitous Ald
i lich-Cunnon tariff law and the party
respoiiHible for Its enactment. After
a week or two at home, Mr. Bryan
will visit his son in Arizona, and
about the last of May will sail for
England, whore he has a series of
lecture dates.
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In the conclusion of an article in
the last Issue of the Commoner In
reference to Mr. Bryan's views on
the temperance question that paper
nays: "While Mr. Bryan Is himself
a teetotaler and by precept and ex
ample advises total adstinonce, he
has no desire to force his personal
views on others to prevent the use
of liquor under conditions which re
lieve Its use of tho evils which at
tach to It at present. He believes
that the abuses which attend the sale
of liquor are such as to Justify the
people In insisting upon the right
to prescribe the conditions upon
which It can be transported, sold
and used. Ho further believes that
those who desire to use liquor In
moderation and under reasonable
renditions ought to Join with the
temperance forces and enact law
which will discriminate between th
legitimate and illegitimate use of
liquor and reduce the evils of In
temprance to a minimum. '
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The Auburn Republican says that
J. W. Crabtree, ex-presldent of the
Feru normal, will hereafter engage
In farming and fruit growing. lie
has purchased the thirty acres east
of the village of Peru, and known
as the Hicks place for $1,825. It
will be converted Into a fruit farm
and put largely Into grapes.
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The Democrats throughout the
state don't seem to take to Mr. Price's
candidacy for United States senator
very perceptibly. He comes from
Lincoln, may be the reason. That
Is the only town In the state where
hypocrlcy reigns Bupreme, and the
masses of the people do hate a hypro
crlte above everything else.
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Peter Sturdevant of Furnas coun
ty has announced himself as a can
didate for state treasurer on the
Democratic ticket. Mr. Sturdevant
ears the distinction of being the
only Democrat ever elected to Ue
fflre of state treasurer. Every state
treasurer with the exception of Mr.
Sturdevant and J. B. Meserve, Pop
ulist, has been a Republican. Mr.
Sturdevant was elected in 1884, de
feating Ixran Clark of Boone coun
ty. The Omaha Bee bolted Clark's
nomination and succeeded In defeat
ing him. No one has ever' been able
to explain why the elder Rosewater
efused to support Clark, and the
ause of the "bolt" must forever
remain a mystery.
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through this record he says "I do not
know."
On April 23, turning to Senator
Aldrich, he said: "I do not know
whether it Is right or wrong, but I
should like to know why the rate is
Increased. Answered fcharply by
the Rhode Island senator, the Ne
braskan instantly surrendered with
the statement, "I do know that
this rate is too high. I have not had
time to read any of the evidence."
May 5, as to the white lead. Bur-
kett said "I do not know whether the
Dingley rate is too high or too low.
I do not like to vote to reduce this
rate when I do not know whether it
Is low enough now or not and I do
not like to vote to increase It."
Reading the confession of ignor
ance one is not surprised at the ap
parent disrespect shown to Sena
tor Burkett by his coleagues. "I
am not criticizing," said Burkett,
"because I know the wisdom of the
chairman (Aldrlrh) of the commit
tee. It does seem to me that we, at
least those of us who do not know
about the schedules ought to be
treated patiently."
Contrasting himself with Aldrich
and the other high tariff Jugglers on
the committee, Mr. Burkett said: "I
have agreed that the members of
this committee are the best posted
men in this body on this subject.''
When Brlstow of Kansas tried to
enlighten Burkett and to line him up
into a more positive attitude, Mr
Burkett said, "But, as I have said
to the senator, I have tried on two or
three paragraphs to find out what
portion of each was admitted, and
I was not able to And out from the
department. . I do not know whether
anybody knows.''
The pamplet shows what the sena
tor said, and what he said shows
that he did not know. The record
the senator's own words, is a confes
sion of what is charged against the
senator, that he does not know, Is no
equipped and Is therefore incompet
ent. Western states cannot afford
men In congress who constantly plead
Ignorance and beg for Information.
The people want, not doubting and
uncertain men, but men who are
positive and certain, because they
know.
In the magazine is a picture of a
young man before a board of direc
tors. Under this picture is printed:
"The world makes way for the man
who knows." The man who knows
Is never afraid of himself in debate.
But the man who does not know is
It is to be hoped that the members
of the George Juuion Republic being
organized in New Jersey won't feel it
Incumbent upon them to emulate the
example set by some of their elders
of the New Jersey legislature in the
closing hours of its session.
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:PLAN EARLY FOR
Brother William R. Hearst is as
uncertain as the Irishman's flea. It
should surprise no one that he has
come out with an endorsement and
eulogy of William H. Taft. Tomor
row it may be Eugene Debs, Dr.
Parkhurst or Anna Howard Shaw,
who Is the object of his admiration.
His one and only enduring affection
is for William R. Hearst. All other
declarations are but transitory ebul
litions. William's (pronounciamen-
toes are not to be taken seriously
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Mr. Bryan's views as to the publi
city of campaign funds have received
endorsement in the passage of the
McCall bill in the house of repre
sentatives. It will be remembered
that Bryan contended that they
should be published before election,
while Tafft and Roosevelt averred
that publication of the names of
contributors to campaign funds af
ter election was sufficient. Mhe Mc
Call bill takes the Bryan view,
which men sincerely favoring elec
tion reforms must admit was the
proper one. rne diu nas yei io run
the gaunlet of the senate disfavor
and possibly presidential veto, but
it ought to become a law.
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Few public characters, and prob
ably no writer, had a firmer grip on
the affections of his fellow men than
Mark Twain. The death of this dis
tlngulshed humorist, philosopher and
humanitarian will be felt as a dls
tlnct loss to thousands who regarded
him as the greatest writer of modern
times. The future fame of Mark
Twain's memory will not rest entire
ly upon his peculiar genius as a hu
morous writer. Beyond his remark
able talents in this direction there
was a sterner and a noble character
Mark Twain was an exposer of shams
and a foe of fraud and cruelty, as
well as a genial Joker. He had a
work to do and he did it well. May
he rest in peace.
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YOUR SUMMER TOUR!
PACIFIC COAST-Frora June 1st, low round trip excursion rates to the
Pacific Coast, and on special dates April to July, still lower Coast Excursion
rates.
YELLOWSTONE PARK All indications point to a lajger number of Park
Tourists during the Summer of 1910 then ever before. The tour rates are very
low, and include attractive diverse routes through Colorado and Salt Lake City.
TO THE EAST Special rates will be in effect to eastern cities and re
sorts. Definite announcements should be made within the next thirty days.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOURS-Tourist rates during the Summer to Den
ver, Estes Park and Colorado resorts; Hot Springs, S. D., Sheridon and Ran
chester, Wyo., for the Big Horn region, Cody (gateway for Holm's personally
conducted camping parties through the park), Thermopolis, Wyo., the coming
wonderful Hot Springs resort (railway completed July 1st).
HOMESEEKERS' RATES First and third Tuesdays for investors and
andseekers through the newly developing sections of the West.
Get in touch with the nearest ticket agent, or with roe
and let us tell you what you want to know.
L. W. WAKELY, General Passenger Agent
1004 Farnam Street, Omaha, Neb.
Iltuitmjjnni
HI
ELMWOOI).
(Leader-Echo.)
Wm. Malone has been suffering
with appendicitis.
Arthur Soller Is suffering with in-
flamatory rheumatism.
The old family driving horse of L.
W. Roettger died Sunday. A change
of feed and too much of It is thought
to have been the cause.
Lester Hoover left Monday even
ing for the Pacific coast states, be
ing accompanied to Lincoln and Om
aha by his parents.
Dr. Alton was called to Wabash
Tuesday evening to see Ira Bosworth,
who was badly injured by falling out
of a freight car while unloading
household goods.
Mrs. II. Goetz died at her home in
this city Tuesday afternoon after an
extended illness from Bright's dis
ease. Funeral services were held
from the German Evangelical church
In this city yesterday afternoon.
Henry Gerbellng of Wabash, was
up one day last week and called at
the office of Dr. Alton where ne had
a large tumor removed from the up
per lid of his left eye. We are glad
to state the Injured member Is doing
nicely at this writing.
W. II. Berger returned to his home
at Farnam, Neb., last week after a
few days visit with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. L. Berger. He. was ac
companied by Tom and Henry Mc
Cartney to whom he sold a half sec
tion of Perkins county land.
Saved From tho Grave.
"I had about given up hope, after
While Governor Shallenberger and
, . . . , ... , tVl T nearly four years of suffering from a
his party were visiting in the Lone ' ,,
severe lung trouble," writes Mrs. M.
Star state his traducers have been
L. Dlx, of Clarksvllle, Tenn. "Often
busily with all kinds of reports. One the pain In my chest would be almost
Is that he has given the impression unbearable and I could not do any
.L.. t.. . r. vii n ..,kiL work, hut T)r. King's New DIscoverr
always more or less of a coward, and ne 18 tte",""L"u' uu VL i V i -
I I n i a tnmirt tti a rani 1 1 1 a a tiAtu narortfi
those who are depending on him gen- Is a bare-faced lie. If some nevs- nbAMM made for thfi
erally lost out. Tho high tariff inter- Paper reporter down in Texas hap- tbTOat and iungg obstinate coughs,
ests won in the tariff debate and in pens to think the governor is a Re- stubborn colds, hay fever, la grippe,
making of the law. because Aldrich publican, that is no fault of the asthma, croup, bronchitis and hemor
and his helners knew and because kovernor's. But It is nine chances rhages hoarseness and whooping
Burkett and his kind did not know, to one that the reporter has pre
The pamplet will weaken rather sumed that Nebraska is a Republl
than strengthen .Senator Burkett in can state, and therefore the gover
nesday for Plankinton, South Da
kota, where they will make their
future home, M. Lamb and Mr. Chas.
Lyman will engage In the real es
tate business.
John Burke, who returned from
the hospital recently, is improving
6lowly, although the wound is giv
ing him considerable pain, requiring
him to stay confined to the house.
Mrs. Mary Roberson returned
Saturday from an extended visit with
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Skoy, residents
of Chicago. Mrs. Roberson report
that to Mr. and Mrs. Skoy was born
a son on March 24th.
They tell us that C. F. Chandler
Invested in a touring car as he re
turned to Central City from Omaha,
and succeeded on the trip home In
killing one dog and a calf. Chand
ler can keep his restaurant supplied
with veal and bologna at that rate
and probably get a chicken occa
sionally. Principal C. E.2 Corbin of the
Academy, says that after this year's
work ends, he severs his connection
with the academy. He has nothing
in view yet, but it is his desire to get
Into college work and believes that
the sooner he starte the better. The
Academy has progressed under his
management, everything has been
harmonious and the many friends
of Mr. and Mrs. Corbin will miss
them in the school and church, anil
cocially.
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The Call of the Blood
for purification, find voice in pim
ples, bolls, sallow complexion, a Jaun
diced look, moth patches and blotch
es on the skin, all signs of liver
trouble. But Dr. King's New Life
Pills make rich red blood; give clear
skin, rosy cheeks, fine complexion,
health. Try them. 25 cents at
F. G. Fricke & Co.
cough.yield quickly to this wonder
ful medicine. Try it. GOc and $1.00.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
F. G. Fricke & Co.
Nebraska. It certainly ought to.
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mxi-msioxs ok a skxatoil
Sioux City Tribune: In a sixteen-
page pamplet, printed and sent out
from Washington and distributed all
over Nebraska at tho government's
expense, ana senator iiuraeii
mukes a showing of what he said in
the senate during the extra session
while the tariff law was under construction.
Reading these sixteen pages one
t- I 1 t T. I
nor must ue a nepuuueau. n
not like Governor Shallenberger to
pretend to be anything but Just what
he is, his traducers to the contrary,
notwithstanding.
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There's bound to be some broken
China if those Boxer Chinks don't
settle" down to good behavior.
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It must make Loeb feci happy
every time he reflects that he isn't
collector of the port at Rome.
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It may be that Halley's comet torney General Wlckersham and the
portends the end of the world, but war department, is the serious charge
we won't believe It till T. R. says so.
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WEEPIXUVATKB.
Republican
W. R. Davis and family departed
last evening for Fullerton, Calif., to
reside.
In County Court.
In county court today a hearing
was had in the matter of the probate
of the last will and testament of Re
becca L. Cogswell, deceased. The
will was admitted to probate and Z.
A. Coatman named as executor. A
final settlement was also bad of the
estate of Andrew H. Jackman, J. M.
Jackman, the administrator being dis
charged and his bondsmen released
from all liability on the bond.
William Kaufman was" a passen
ger this morning for Omaha, having
V, A fpw of thp farmers who com-: been driven in from his home in the
That the fralr lands of the Philip- men(.ed planting corn, discontinued
pines are being seized by the sugar the work until the snow disappeared.
trust, with the acqulescense of At- Orvllle Lamb and wife left Wed- train.
country by Wm. Volk in his machine,
to take the morning Burlingtou
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Wllllum It. Thompson has formal
ly announced his withdrawal from
the senatorial race. Mr. Thompson
gives no explanation of his action,
but those who arc most intimate with
him know that ho was influenced by
no political reasons, but by reasons
having wholly to do with domestic
affairs. The real cause of "Billy'
Thompson's refusal does as much
credit to his big heart and brain as
his Bcrvlco in the cause of Demo
cracy have done credit to himself
and to his inrty. His withdrawal
Italian peasants are reported to
bo worrying over Halley's comet.
Having survived Tcddy'8 visit they
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gets uie impression mai me iM?urus- should not lose any sleep over a
ka senator was confused. He seem-1 m0 thing like a comet.
ed to be contributing nothing to
ward the making of the law. His
energies were all expended in an ef
fort to find out what he did not
know. He was In doubt at every
point.
Nowhere, In this, his own record,
prlntod and sent out by the govern
ment, does he show knowledge of the
work In which he was supposed to be
engaged. He appearB In this record,
not as a self-reliant man among men
meeting squarely his responsibility,
with knowledge and equipment, but
rather as tho boy of the senate, the
irresponsible member who must be
shown, for always, as appears by his
own utterances, he seems to have
been, not assisting in the construc
tion of the law, but appealing for
help to understand what others are
doing.
He seems as one lacking Informa
tion, uncertain of his ground. All
of John A. Martin, a Democratic re
presentative in congress from Colo
rado. Congressman Martin has given
out a statement assailing the govern
ment officials alleged to be Involved
and declaring that information that
would prove the case against Mr.
VV,i4 JMJ U IMUIHQVUVH
must be Judged by their acts, and the t,,e war department. He demands a
insurgents can reply that this Is an ful1 congressional investigation of the
excellent rule that can be applied entire subject. "I have charged the
i,nh ..,.. udmlnlBtratlon,'' he says, "with hav-
lng begun a policy of unlawful explol-
Emperor William, it Is reported, tatlon in the Philippines and every
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has decided to "throw court prece- development goes to establish tne
dents to the winds" on the occasion truth of the charge. If the admln-
of Colonel Roosevelt's visit, thus lstratlon has been falsely accused,
let It take off the lid." It is difficult
:o: to Bee how the administration Is go-
Get yourself in shape for a Dem- ing iQ ignore this challenge, if
ocratlc banquet. We aro going to the facts are as Mr. Martin alleges,
have one, and some of tho best speak- a gtartllng scandal must be revealed.
ers In the state will be present. And I jf the charges are false, the admin-
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possibly Champ Clark of Missouri, hUratlon should lose no time In do-
o: monstratlng their falsity. They can-
While Senator Aldrich and Senator not bc bniBhed 08ide.
lfnU ma 11 f tin f l.lnl dUiaq.
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The above cut represents an exhibition of the test applied to a C B- S. But.
gy and Wagon Pole, on February 12, 1910, at Gothenburg, Neb.
The men Bhown in the cut are: (1) C. B. Schleicher, President and Gen
eral Manager of the C. B. S. Fole Company; (2) E. A. Calling, a
wealthy stockman of Gothenburg; (3) John Ralston, the well knewn commis
sion man of South Omaha; (4) T. T. Marcott, Vice-President of the company
and retired stockman of Brady, Neb.; (5) G. Shostrom, member ofShostrom
& Ulixt, implement and wagon dealers, Gothenburg, Neb. The combined
weight of these men was in excess of G(K) pounds.
Ju-t as the lion is the king of beaats, the eagle the king of birds, so is tho
men ought to be, they must be given MnJ pniip80n 0f xcw York city Is c. B. S; pole and necicyoke the king of all polos and neckyokes.
credit for recognizing a funnel-shap- in the city making a visit with her The neckyokes are on sale in Plattsmouth by all implement dealers and the
ed cloud when they see It coming. daughter, Mrs. Mary Sullivan. buggy and wagon pole is for sile by E. Manspeaker. Call on them.